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LN59 ODF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 117,079 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 117,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 113,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 109,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 103,499 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 103,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn *Rearward arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,296 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,472 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,390 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,195 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,930 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,128 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LN59 ODF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN59 ODF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN59 ODF registered?

LN59 ODF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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